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Growth-Chamber Guardian: How To Beat The New Metagame

We’re not all the way to knowing how the metagame in Standard will be, but there is one likely option…and Andrew is all over it! This new card could make Golgari Midrange something of a powerhouse when all is said and done. Here’s why!

Skarrgan Hellkite Is Real. Pay Attention.

When did we start sleeping on Dragons of all things?! Gottlieb says this card is insane, and he has some decks to prove it! If you’ve been waiting on the right way to use Sarkhan or you just want to relive some Glorybringer glory, here you go!

Endless Decks With Prime Speaker Vannifar

Is it Pod? Of course not. She’s her own card! And let’s face it: there is a lot of room for great without being as warping as Birthing Pod! GerryT can’t stop thinking about the unbelievably diverse decks you can piece together for new Standard with this legend!

Domri And Dinosaurs In New Standard

Ross Merriam knows a bit about what a Domri can do to a battlefield! He’s putting together the kind of ramp archetype that is overdue for a Standard showing! Please, please let this strategy be real!

Judith Is The Best Blood Artist Of All-Time

Pro Tour Champion Ari Lax doesn’t need extra incentive to play the same kinds of strategies that Rally the Ancestors decks did! Could this Rakdos bomb be the kind of legend “Aristocrats” style decks need to return? Things are looking good!

Ravnica Allegiance Financial Review: Part 2

When a set confounds Chas, a guy that’s been doing Magic finance for over two decades, you really know this one is special! It wasn’t easy, but Chas has put together the most comprehensive look at this set’s economy around!

Everything You Can Do With Rakdos, The Showstopper

Flipping coins isn’t always what we look for on competitive cards, but what if this one was pushed THAT far? Patrick Chapin is ready to put on a show with the Showstopper! Join him for a ton of analysis and lists featuring the latest version of Rakdos’ eponymous leader!

Ravnica Allegiance, The Magic Pro League, And Me

Brad has had many successful years of pro Magic, so why was he about to give it all up? And why didn’t he? He’s got previews to discuss, but he can’t do that without telling you the truth about his role in Magic and where it’s going now!

Spawn Of Mayhem And Why It’s Going To Kill You

It seems this Ravnica Allegiance set is doing what Ravnica sets do: giving players tons of cards they want! Speaking of which, Owen wants to get his hands on Spawn of Mayhem, and today, he’s telling you exactly why!

How To Use Hydroid Krasis In Standard

This monster has enough creature types and abilities that you just knew someone was going to work out the details! That someone is Todd Anderson, and he’s got his eye on exploring the new metagame with this mythic!

Deputy Of Detention Is Obviously Great. Here’s Where To Start.

It seems everyone is aware of the transparent power involved in printing a card like this, but since it’s not a Human or Spirit, there are questions that need answering! Tom answers the most important ones now!

The Teams I Expect To See At SCG Columbus

Three Merfolk decks on one team? At SCG Columbus, why not? Bryan Gottlieb shares the various approaches he expects to see in the Buckeye State and shares his updates to several key Modern decks!

Modern Trends Leading Into SCG Columbus

Ross Merriam reviews December’s Modern developments before updating his signature Izzet Phoenix deck in light of the latest metagame shifts. Be ready for his list at SCG Columbus!

Checking In On Old Modern Favorites

Has the rise of Izzet Phoenix made the conditions right for once-feared Modern decks to rise again? Sam Black considers Amulet Titan and Lantern ahead of SCG Columbus!

Center Stage For Rix Maadi Reveler!

Rix Maadi Reveler may be far more powerful than Ari Lax first gave it credit for! Today he re-evaluates the spectacle card from the Cult of Rakdos, testing every limit he can think of!